Difficult to find trustworthy, and not overwhelmingly packed shops anymore....places that'll give time to your car during each oil change, understand and manage their time to not take on more than they can bite. In 30 years, the owner says he normally never closes. Last week was due to a staff. Call ahead in case, also to see how busy they are and great day/time to visit. Takes credit card. Each oil change, they check everything and top off any fluids for the car. Local spot so many ppl drop off their car and pick up next day. Or there are things to do in the area weather permitting like - Wifi/study/work on laptop at Ding Tea open at 1130am. - Grocery shop at Green market - Laundry coin-op - Hue Thai is cheap, good bun mai. Cash. And a bar restaurant next door. Shop lobby is open doors with an old bathroom. No heater. Unsure if wall ac works in the summer. There are limited seats and not really best place to chill too long. The wait to fixing could take some time. Shop cat is nice. Staff drives the car around after to get any fume smell out, which is really nice of them. Cost more/more expensive than other places but reliable. And takes care of your car. We've been to cheaper decent places that over time got overwhelmed, then quality of or any service didn't exist anymore... Where we paid for oil change, but found out they forgot to do the oil change at all when going to a different place. We stuck with a company for over 5 years thinking they know our car. What we learned is to just trust a reliable, experienced place that isn't overwhelmed but isn't empty. If they cost more, it's fine because in the long run, your car is taken care. Great in place for older cars. read more

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Erik was able to take care of me immediately. I only waited 5 minutes. He was very welcoming and professional. My car was shaking as soon as it was moving. I thought it was the control arm thrust bushing but he politely suggested it was something else. His vast extensive knowledge pinpointed my issue in less than 5 minutes. We took the ride and he started going down the checklist and immediately found the issue. My tire was warped. His prices were very reasonable as I checked with two other places and they tried to overcharge me. I will recommend all my friends and family to Erik from now on. He made it very convenient and his staff were very professional. He saved me a lot of valuable time and headache! Thank you Erik! read more

So this is a long story. August of 2024 I go to this place. A recommended spot that my in laws typically WENT to. I went in for a routine smog check. Did you know there were different time frames in which to have smog checks be valid? I sure didn't. I went in assuming that the smog check I got was a TWO YEAR check up. So I go all year with my tags bad because we couldn't find out why the smog was no good. Come to find out they made the smog check valid for THREE MONTHS. I wasn't planning on selling my car or anything of that nature so I wasn't and still am not sure why this happened. But $74 dollars was how much it cost me to get the smog check from here. The men that work here are really nice but this makes me weary of returning because yes, I am a woman. And yea I did go by myself. I would hate to get ripped off like I did , again. Let alone happen to someone else. read more

Brought my car in because it was shaking violently and my check engine light came on. I called an hour before close and they were able to diagnose my car's issue. I had an engine misfire and left my car overnight because they recommended me not to drive it anymore. I have only positive things to say about Jim and North Peck Auto. Jim came off very knowledgeable and professional. I can tell he was a very honest and ethical mechanic. He replaced my spark plugs and coils to fix the engine misfire. He even inspected other places of the car and helped me replace some stuff free of charge or at a big discount. I ended up getting an oil change and my fluids topped up here (long overdue) at a bargain. The car feels a lot more crisp driving it. My AC feels colder because be replaced the radiator cap for free! He earned my respect and business. I will definitely be back for any of my car problems! read more

Good service and a good value. Work was done on time and owner was friendly. I've only been here once but plan to make this my go to for automotive work for now on. read more

Do not come here if you're trying to save money on you car repairs. I was charged $350 for a mass air flow sensor. Take a look at the cars outside. There isn't much cars to be repaired. Other mechanics nearby will charge you $100 less for a sensor. Pass on this place. read more

Extremely overpriced, I was charged $510 for an oil change and lower oil pan replacement. Do not get any service done here. This place will overcharge you. read more

Was recommended by friends and I couldn't be happier with the service. Jim addressed each concern we had and kept in communication with us throughout the day. The dealership recommended $3,000 worth of repairs and my total cost with North Peck Automotive was less than $900. I drove from Orange County to North Peck Automotive and I will gladly do it again. read more

Amazing service got an oil change both workers were professional and had lots of experience.

Great experience got my car fixed. There is a cute cat while you wait. If you are in the area, I recommend.

Small auto shop ran by Jim and Bob, both awesome guys and very trustworthy. Very clean and well organized shop, they open at 8:30am, Mon-Sat and they fill up fast, so make sure you give them a call ahead of the time. They take credit card. They charged me $88 for an oil change for me 323i BMW. This included Mobil 1 synthetic oil and BMW specific filters. It took them 20 minutes to do the oil change. My Boyfriend gets his Infiniti oil change here for $27. read more

North Peck Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - El Monte, California

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Dog approved auto shop! Well maybe not for ALL dogs, but my dog was fine in the car. When I dropped off my car for an oil change, the estimated time was about 30 minutes. I had my dog in the car because I usually don't need to wait for very long. I seized the opportunity to make a quick trip to George's Produce, which is a block away. Bob had a great attitude, as long as my dog didn't mind being in the car, he didn't either! By the time I got back from the market, Bob just finished with my car and was petting my dog as he finished parking. Aside from oil changes, Jim and Bob are great about assessing your car if you bring it in with a concern. If they don't have a part you need, they are able to order it and often get the part the same day! The service is great, work is done pronto, and prices are great. If you're in the SGV, this would be a great shop to have your car serviced. Support your local businesses! read more

Very honest, I appreciate when a auto mechanic has ethics when it comes to their job.

I have been bringing my cars to Jim for almost 20 years now. I drive from the west side to his location, because he's the only one I trust to maintain my cars -- '92 Integra & '10 CR-V. read more

Upgrading to 5. I realized how much money Jim has saved me, despite the fact that he's not always the "cheapest" he is the most honest. I took him my girlfriend's Jeep to get work done and he steered me away from doing a bunch of things I thought the Jeep needed that it actually didn't, and instead got her on the road for WAY less than what I would've spent on my own misdiagnosis at another shop that would just take the business at face value. Go here for all general repair and smog work. Jim is SOLID and legitimate. Don't think the "cheapest" actually saves you money. Jim's knowledge and honesty have saved me more money than any "cheaper" shop ever could. read more

I've been going to Jim and Bobby at North Peck Auto for years. My sister found them through a friend. She was told that Jim would take care of her, and that he was fair and honest. She was told not to be scared that she would be taken advantage of just because she is a woman and everything she was told is correct. I've taken a Scion TC, Honda Accord, Honda Civic, and my old 86 4Runner. My friends have taken Nissans, Corollas, and GMCs. I tell all of my female friends to go to Jim and they can rest assured that they will receive top notch service and fair prices. I've gotten second opinions and they've always tried to charge me more than what Jim will charge me. Jim is NOT the cheapest mechanic, but he is certainly the most fair and I trust him with my vehicle any day. Besides, you get what you paid for. Please if you're in the area and your vehicle needs some work give Jim a shot and tell him that Josh sent you. read more

Jim is honest and I take my car to him for everything. Oil changes, smog checks, the whole shabang. He was referred to me by my dad and my dad only does business with people that are honest and professional. I thought something was wrong with my transmission and he could've made money off of me cause I'm a girl and I don't know cars but after he checked it out he said the light for the transmission needed to be reset but my vehicle did not need to be serviced. saved me money on several occasions. You know you will not be lied to here. Highly recommended. read more

I've been here 3 times now and again, I had a wonderful experience. Nothing feels better than knowing you can trust your mechanic. I came here today to get an oil change and because my car was making a few sounds and was rattling a lot. Jim was very honest with what needed to be done and told me upfront what my costs were. I like that Jim is very honest and doesn't have me fix what I don't need to. read more

Knowledgeable, Solid n fair mechanics with excellent pricing n turn around time .. been going to this place for just about anything I need done for my cars for many years .. 10+ .. smog certs too .. read more

The best mechanic with awesome skill in my experience, very reliable and honest. You can send your car to there to get 100% reliability. read more

North Peck Automotive - My car - Auto Repair Near Me - El Monte, California

very good price and honest when it comes to repairs. been going to Jim for a couple years now.

Took my MINI to get worked on after a check engine light came on. I did do some pricing in my area and this was the best! What I was charged here for repairs is almost the same amount the MINI dealership was charging to just look at my car, no repairs included. I will definitely be back here for future repairs. I didn't get the owners name, but he was straight forward with what I needed to get fixed. No bs. He also guaranteed the work for 3 months. Highly recommend this place if you have a MINI! read more

There is no other mechanic we trust more than Jim and North Peck Automotive. We have taken all our cars, trucks and SUVs there for the last 10 years and highly recommend this shop. We bought a new Mini Cooper several years ago and always took it to MINI of Monrovia due to the extended warranty. But when our trusted service person left MINI, we noticed our service lacking, especially when the warranty expired and all of a sudden it needed major work - according to MINI. We were afraid we would have to get rid of it, but then took it to Jim at North Peck Auto. Not only did he take care of the issue, it was for a fraction of the cost we would have paid MINI. He even makes sure to use authentic MINI parts. We are so happy knowing that we can keep our MINI and all our other extended family cars, since we have a mechanic we know we can trust and always has our best interests at heart. We can not thank them enough for the great service they have provided. read more

They did an excellent job on my high performance Acura. Bob diagnosed the problem accurately and honestly and fixed it perfectly for a very fair price. I am very picky with car and want it to be treated with respect and it was. High quality work where it counts. read more

Went here a month ago bc my radiator was leaking and had to replace the radiator and thermostat housing. I find them OVERPRICED and the boss man will UPSELL you on fixing other unnecessary stuff especially if ur a girl. If you don't know anything about cars at least have a friend that knows mechanical stuff before coming here. Will not be my usual spot. read more

My dad comes here to fix and service his truck but I personally had a very bad experience with them, they used an oil filter that's not for my car, I only found out because there was a major leak and I had to drive to the dealership to get it check. The dealer almost voided my warranty. I would not come here to service my car. read more

Had some minor work done. A few oil changes on different cars and have been very happy with their work, prices have been very reasonable.

I came here a while ago to change one of my tires. I thought it was a pretty decent place until I went to OK Auto Group & found out that the prices were way more reasonable & the workers were nicer too. I think I'm going to stick with OK Auto from now on. read more

Fast and friendly. Paid $55 for a smog test on my 2007 Yaris. Will come back again. He was a nice guy and I felt it was a great price.

The owner Jim Liu, was extremely helpful in taking car of my vehicle issue were my normal mechanic could not. I am not from his local area as I came from Glendale a mere 25 miles away but, with traffic 45 minutes plus and he stayed open waiting for me. That to me makes it worth it and a TRUE 5+ - STAR - shop. He has earned my business from now on... read more

Jim is the best and honest guy. He fixed one of our old car which has startup problems for years. He is the only one we would recommend for car problems. read more

I've been coming here for years for both maintenance, repairs and consultation for all my cars. I don't know any place with great pricing that is as reliable, honest and trustworthy as Jim and North Peck Auto. I highly recommend! read more

Jim is a very upfront and honest mechanic with decades of experience. My family and I have been taking our cars to Jim for at least 20 years. Prices are very good and the quality of work is excellent. Highly recommended! read more

Jim is very honest and fair. We take all of our vehicles to North Peck. Jim has saved us a lot of money over the years. If he can't do a specific job, his referrals are always right on. I'd rate him 10 stars if I could. read more

Jimmy and his team are nothing short of the best. I have taken my Kia in a few times and I have never ever felt taken advantage of. Honest mechanic right here folks. I will never go anywhere else. read more

My car had complicated issues. The owner Jim went above and beyond to get it fixed for a very reasonable price. Very knowledgeable and honest. You won't go wrong with them. read more

The owner Jim and his employee Sergio provide fast, same day service. I've been going to North Peck Automotive for a year now. If Jim says he can fix your vehicle by a certain time, he'll keep his promise. For example, he fixed my van's radiator hoses within a few hours. Also, today, he replaced my van's alternators within an hour or so. His prices are all affordable as well. Don't hesitate, take your vehicle to North Peck Automotive. read more

Great please to go. My family and I have been coming to this place for many years. Resaonable price and reliable work. I will defintely recommend to all my friends. read more

Have been their Jim's customer for a long time. 100% trustworthy and reliable. Reasonable fees, friendly people, great services.